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Real estate management pain points an IT issue
Managing the real estate leases of 6,300 stores would have driven a lesser man to the edge. But when CIO Joshua Jewett automated the process it gave way for continued growth -- as well as cost savi...26 Apr 2007
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Visionaries pitch business modeling in a virtual world
Two IT luminaries gave business the business at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in San Francisco Tuesday.25 Apr 2007
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Self-service technologies help companies help themselves
Self-service technologies not only put employees and customers in control, but also reduce costs and lets workers focus on the important things.25 Apr 2007
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Gartner: U.S. IT industry needs to wake up and smell the competition
Gartner plays provocateur in the opening keynote at this week's ITxpo, challenging U.S. IT pros to "take the first-mover advantage," or risk being eliminated.24 Apr 2007
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Business process outsourcing can be key for survival, say CIOs
Technology executives who have outsourced key business processes say the strategy can keep a company alive.19 Apr 2007
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IT leadership skills guide for CIOs
Leadership skills are often just as important as technological ones for CIOs and your leadership style can mean the difference between connecting with your staff or not. Get some advice on establis...19 Apr 2007
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Business intelligence projects fail without C-level ownership
The majority of business intelligence deployments lack C-level executive ownership, dooming the project to failure.18 Apr 2007
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CIO disillusioned with Windows PCs, tests Macintosh computers
Fed up with the inflexibility of a Microsoft-centric shop, one CIO is tossing around the idea of swapping out his PCs for Macs. It isn't necessarily a great idea, say some experts, but it isn't ent...17 Apr 2007
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ITIL V3 is almost here: What should you expect?
ITIL version 3 promises to improve alignment between IT and the business, as well as enhance efficiencies and cut costs. What are the other pros and cons and how quickly -- or if at all -- should u...11 Apr 2007
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Report: Techies anxious about lack of business skills
This month's Dice Report shows that IT professionals worry they lack the business skills to get ahead. According to some experts, the anxiety is not misplaced.11 Apr 2007
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globalization
Globalization is the tendency of businesses, technologies, or philosophies to spread throughout the world, or the process of making this happen.10 Apr 2007
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AMD shortfall gives Intel momentum, for now
The news from AMD that it will not make its revenue projections for Q1 points up a worrisome trend for the Sunnyvale, Calif., chipmaker.10 Apr 2007
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IT jobs: Tapping teens to fill the gap
In an effort to help with a looming IT labor shortage, some local SIM chapters are drumming up interest among teens to consider careers in IT. The program includes a summer camp and a few bright, s...05 Apr 2007
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CMS proves its ROI mettle
Once implemented successfully, a content management system (CMS) not only improves organization and efficiency, but also pays for itself within a year and a half.04 Apr 2007
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Complex server virtualization setups thwart ROI
Organizations using multiple server virtualization platforms find it difficult to calculate cost savings.03 Apr 2007
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ITIL training essential part of IT and business integration
As IT functions become more fully integrated into an organization's business objectives, the need for training across IT disciplines has become more important. Investments in ITIL training and cert...03 Apr 2007
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Quiz: Do you speak geek?
How many answers can you guess without peeking? Let us know! 1. M2M is a type of technology that supports wired or wireless communication between computers or computing devices.02 Apr 2007
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ITIL process success: Get people on your side
Executive and employee support can be the biggest barriers to ITIL process adoption. In his latest column, Brian Johnson offers advice on how to secure executive support and appoint ITIL champions ...02 Apr 2007
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ITIL process success: Get people on your side
Executive and employee support can be the biggest barriers to ITIL process adoption. In his latest column, Brian Johnson offers advice on how to secure executive support and appoint ITIL champions ...02 Apr 2007
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ITIL strategies for CIOs
ITIL-related feature stories, tips, columns and media from CIO Decisions and SearchCIO.com.01 Apr 2007